About this title

Storyline

In this series, we follow the life of the legendary movie comedy giant from his childhood on the stage to his film career. Along the way, we learn of the works of this genius and his methods in creating them. Furthermore, we see how events drove him to ruin and how they turned around in his later years to allow him to enjoy the acclaim that was his due.

Country: United Kingdom

Type: unscripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: September 30, 1987

Also Known As: Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow, Buster Keaton StoryBuster Keaton - Sein Leben, sein Werk, バスター・キートン ハードアクトに賭けた生涯 |  See more »

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Company Credits

Production Co: Thames Television

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1987 | 3 Episodes

Awards

Awards & Nominations

Primetime Emmy 1988

Nominee

Winner

Primetime Emmy

Outstanding Informational Series

Nominee

Winner

Primetime Emmy

Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Programming

Nominee

Winner

Primetime Emmy

Outstanding Informational Series

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